EVGA 500W White PSu 80+, Any good?

Primordial Genesis · Jun 10, 2014

Hello, I'm looking to buy a new PSU as I'm 100% sure mine is on it's way out.

This caught my eye due to the low price tag: http://www.ebuyer.com/630119-evga-500w-80-power-supply-3-year-warranty-100-w1-0500-kr

I know the old saying, a cheap power supply is not worth it, but considering it's from EVGA, it must be of some value.

I'll be gaming for considering lengths of time and my build will consist of a Phenom II X4 925 + R9 270X. Will this PSu be enough for this or will the White power rating come back to bite me in the a**?

If so would this PSU be able to power my current setup? Phenom II X4 925 + 7770?

Furthermore is it true a PSU going bang can also take out your CPU/Mobo/GPU? Or is that a Myth? I ask because it has a 3 year warranty which is nice, but isn't nice if it takes my mobo/CPU out too.

Cheers,

Primordial Genesis

babachicken · Jun 10, 2014

most EVGA PSUs arent that good.

the one you linked is about as good as a cx series corsair

only their supernova series is reputable.....

and 500w will also be a bit of a stretch for a phenom and an r9 270x.

but for the 7770 build it will do well.

toyftw · Jun 10, 2014

Primordial Genesis :

Hi - as baba said EVGA has some good PSU's, however, that unit isn't one of the ones I'd qualify as good. The OEM for it is HEC, and as a general rule of thumb that's an OEM to avoid.

Also, a good quality modern design 500w PSU is plenty for a system with one R9 270x.

Can you stretch a bit? A much better choice is;

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/mr/ariacouk/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

Yes, a PSU can take other components with it when it fails. Decent quality modern design PSU's will have
protection features that should shut the unit down before that occurs. No name and/or inferior built
units will lack some or most of those protection features..

babachicken · Jun 10, 2014

i agree with toy, i would have sent you to that xfx one, but i saw your price point.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 10, 2014

This is the one you want:

500B version.

http://www.ebuyer.com/546583-evga-500w-bronze-psu-100-b1-0500-kr

Primordial Genesis · Jun 10, 2014

Haha I picked out this PSu about 2 days ago where it was £30, and the bronze was £50, so I should have probably checked again , no brainer for £5 extra.

If the White is mediocre/not good, and equivalent to the CX Series Corsair, What does that mean the CX Series Corsair is like? Reason I ask is I was led to believe the CX Series Corsair are pretty solid for around £50 - £60.

babachicken · Jun 10, 2014

the cx series are really only good for their price. in USA sometimes they can get to 20$ with rebate.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 10, 2014

Corsair CX , VS , RM all use low quality caps.

XFX made by SEASONIC , all Solid Japanese caps.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.98 @ Aria PC)
Total: £46.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-10 18:21 BST+0100)

Primordial Genesis · Jun 10, 2014

So you're saying the CX, RM and VS ranges of the Corsair PSu's are inferior to XFX Gold PSU's?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 10, 2014

By far yes.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 10, 2014

So would you take the XFX 550W PSu over this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/sair-Series-650W-Power-Supply/dp/B00B68WDAK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1402421189&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+vs

Primordial Genesis · Jun 10, 2014

I know I'm going on abit lol, I really appreciate the help so far but I have just 2 more questions:

How quiet is the XFX PSU's? The Corsair RM series I have heard are very quiet,which is why I ask.

Secondly if the RM series is a Gold PSU, why is it so inferior to the XFX?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 10, 2014

Poor caps , I don't care how quiet thet are if their built with poor caps.

XFX units are very quiet , I have a XFX XTR 650W.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 10, 2014

Capacitors.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 10, 2014

Errrm...what does "caps" stand for? or an abbreviation for ... or...What does Caps mean? xD

Furthermore what is the HX series of Corsair Like? Both noise,reliabilty and "caps" wise?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 10, 2014

Capacitors.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 10, 2014

What is the HX series in terms of caps, noise and reliability like?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 10, 2014

HX , AX , TX ver.2 , AX , AXi are all solid well built , thumbs up.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 10, 2014

And errr Where can I buy HX series PSU's? Amazon don't seem to have them and if they do, they're off dodgy people at ridiculous prices.

Also would you buy a Refurbished PSU? (manufacturer) Scan are selling loads of corsair ones.

Also what is the GS series like?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 10, 2014

No refurbs , GS 600 and 800 are decent.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 10, 2014

The GS series is better than RM? Surprised since GS is bronze and RM is gold.

Any idea where to buy a HX series PSU?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 10, 2014

Gold has nothing to do with performance.

HX disappeared from the UK a few moths back.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 10, 2014

Ah okay Thanks so much for your help.

You know I've always said the best things are made in Japan. XFX PSU's The Nissan Skyline GTR. Just a few of many.

Cheers mate haha.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 10, 2014

Glad to help!

babachicken · Jun 10, 2014

the rosewill hive series is good value

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